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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T274 LELMOT history

T274 LEL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
69,817 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 LEL was last recorded at 69,817 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2010: 51,796 miles, lower than 71,440 miles on 6 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,672 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,817 miles
  • 2021 – 69,672 miles
  • 2020 – 68,930 miles
  • 2019 – 67,481 miles
  • 2018 – 64,940 miles
  • 2017 – 59,874 miles
  • 2015 – 59,518 miles
  • 2014 – 57,678 miles
  • 2013 – 56,861 miles
  • 2012 – 55,463 miles
  • 2011 – 53,671 miles
  • 2010 – 51,796 miles
  • 2009 – 71,440 miles
  • 2008 – 69,885 miles
  • 2007 – 66,865 miles
  • 2006 – 65,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,817 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,817 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    548099991103
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass69,672 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    636212137401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass68,930 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    954152840192
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail68,928 miles (+1,447)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    645832164889
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,481 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    230730337662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,940 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    494276073914
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail64,937 miles (+5,063)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    295033591241
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,874 miles (+356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    797905769182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut on inside all the way around but not deep enough to reach ply or chords
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass59,518 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    895449645006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,514 miles (+1,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    546298545046
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass57,678 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    387947254052
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres badly perished and cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting weak

  12. Fail57,678 miles (+817)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    817967354075
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres badly perished and cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting weak

  13. Pass56,861 miles (+1,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    987207653021
    • NoteAll four tyres badly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket badly corroded

  14. Pass55,463 miles (+1,792)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,463 miles
    Test number
    385574352079
    • NoteN/s front brake binding
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  15. Pass53,671 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    525533651043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,796 miles (-19,644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    320117550004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,440 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    114705469498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,885 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    822212758076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,865 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    981511757079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    774647846067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 LEL

Does T274 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T274 LEL expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T274 LEL?
The MOT on T274 LEL expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T274 LEL done?
T274 LEL was recorded at 69,817 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 281 miles a year.
Has T274 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 LEL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T274 LEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T274 LEL find?
T274 LEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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